Social Work Counselor Jobs in Connecticut

Job Title: Addiction Counselor III / Psych Addiction Services Company: Waterbury Hospital Health Center Location: Waterbury, CT Description: Job Details: Provides evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and psychotherapy for adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients with addictive disorders. Reports to the Program Coordinator. Performs addiction and mental status assessment on patients admitted to the program under the supervision of the physician. Participates alone, or with a co-therapist, in addiction counseling groups, including educational, recreational and community milieu treatment groups or programs. Provides ongoing individual, couples and family addiction counseling as appropriate for patients. Reviews and identifies eligibility for health insurance and/or entitlements. Obtains authorization for indicated clinical services and reviews/updates as indicated. Maintains accurate, professional documentation of appropriate information as required by hospital policy, Joint Commission, state and federal standards and managed care entities. Requirements: • Professional knowledge of addictive and psychiatric disorders and their clinical manifestations affecting the adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations. • Knowledge of self-help groups for addiction recovery within the community. • Demonstrated working knowledge of addiction-focused individual, group and family counseling theory and practice. • Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. • Minimum of an Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Counseling or other related field. Licensure required. • Current certification as a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LADC) in the State of Connecticut preferred. • Minimum two years of experience in addiction/dual diagnosis treatment required. How To Apply: Waterbury Hospital Health Center   See all jobs in WATERBURY CT

Job Title: Counselor Company: Location: New Haven, CT Description: The Children's Home of Cromwell is looking for a Direct Care Counselor. www.childhome.org The Direct Care Counselor provides guidance, supervision, mentoring and life skills training to adolescent females residing in the Therapeutic Group Home. S/he ensures maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma-informed treatment-focused therapeutic activities. This is a non-exempt, part-time position (32 hours/week) that reports to the Direct Care Supervisor or the Assistant Supervisor in the absence of the Direct Care Supervisor. The Counselor?s schedule may include mandatory overtime and shifts on Saturdays and/or Sundays. An AS degree is required. A BS/BA degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or another human services field is preferred. At least one year of experience working with seriously emotionally disturbed youth, preferably in a residential setting are required. Alternatively, an AS degree and at least two years of progressively more responsible experience with the same population are acceptable. The incumbent must know and be able to apply the agency?s trauma-informed treatment philosophy and be able to maintain certification in TCI, CPR, First Aid and DCF Medication Administration. A valid driver?s license and insurance coverage through the agency?s insurance carrier must be maintained. The ability to work with residents and other employees of diverse ethnic, educational, religious and economic backgrounds is requisite. EOE/AA.

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor Company: Location: New Haven, CT Description: New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc. - A multidisciplinary Substance Abuse Agency specializing in medication assisted treatment, is seeking Substance Abuse Counselors. Requirements are: Bachelors or Associates Degree in related field and or current Certified Addiction Counselors (CAC). Master Degree a plus. Minimum 3yrs experience providing direct services to substance addicted clients. Bilingual a plus. Computer knowledge and basic keyboarding skills a must Applicants must have knowledge/experience of tx plans, progress notes, and biopsychosocials. If interested please contact Thomas Sparks Register to View New Era Rehabilitation Center Register to View , you can fax resume Register to View , or e-mail us at Register to View

Job Title: Residential Counselor Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: The Children's Home of Cromwell has an opening for a Residential Counselor. www.childhome.org The Residential Counselor provides guidance, supervision, mentoring and life skills training to youth in residence, individually and in groups. S/he ensures maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma-informed, treatment focused therapeutic activities in the House. At least one Residential Counselor in each House may be named as Educational, Family, Physical Health/Life Skills or Spiritual Liaison for the House. The Residential Counselor?s position involves both 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shifts. This position may involve the use of physical restraints (using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) if a young person is attempting to hurt him/herself or another human being. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the House Supervisor. AS degree in psychology, social work or a human services field (BA or BS degree preferred), and one year of experience working with emotionally disturbed, behaviorally disordered youth are required. Training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Trauma Informed Care, Risking Connection and CPR and First Aid is required and may be provided by the agency post-hire, before assuming job responsibilities. The ability to apply the knowledge acquired during training while fulfilling job responsibilities with the youth is requisite. A valid driver?s license and good driving record are required to ensure safety of the youth and coverage by the agency?s insurance carrier. The ability to work collegially with youth and other employees from diverse educational, ethnic, economic and educational backgrounds is required. EOE/AA

Job Title: Residential Counselors (9am – 5pm & 3:30pm – 12 midnight) Company: Community Mental Health Affiliates Location: New Britain, CT Description: Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc., (CMHA) is a private non-profit provider of mental health and substance abuse treatment services, headquartered in New Britain, CT, with 20 locations in 9 cities and towns throughout northwest and central Connecticut. CMHA has over 30 years experience and is considered one of the largest behavioral health care providers in Connecticut providing treatment for more than 7,000 children, adolescents, and adults each year. CMHA has an immediate need for Full -Time Residential Counselors with one or more years’ progressive experience working with severe and prolonged mentally ill and/or dually diagnosed individuals within a residential facility. Job Summary: Residential Counselors assess client needs and provide care and services to assigned clients. Counselors develop treatment plans with specific and achievable goals based on problems identified in assessment and during treatment. Residential Counselors are expected to teach simple and complex physical, intellectual, social, and emotional skills. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop treatment plans for assigned clients Supervise client self-administering medication Provide comprehensive skill building through ongoing individualized education and hands on training to residents on various independent living skills Other duties are assigned Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a related field plus one or more year’s progressive experience working with severe and prolonged mentally ill and/or dually diagnosed individuals. Must have a Public Service License Be CPR & First Aid Certified How to Apply: For consideration, Microsoft Word resumes should be emailed to Register to View , faxed to Register to View , or mailed to Community Mental Health Affiliates, Office of Human Resources, 29 Russell Street, New Britain, CT 06052. CMHA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental insurance plans, short term/long term disability benefits, 403(b) plans, and group life insurance coverage.

Job Title: Counselor Company: Location: Hartford, CT Description: The Direct Care Counselor provides guidance, supervision, mentoring and life skills training to adolescent females residing in the Therapeutic Group Home. S/he ensures maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma-informed treatment-focused therapeutic activities. This is a non-exempt, full-time position that reports to the Direct Care Supervisor or the Assistant Supervisor in the absence of the Direct Care Supervisor (for some Houses, the Counselor may report to co-supervisors). The Counselor?s schedule may include mandatory overtime and shifts on Saturdays and/or Sundays. An AS degree is required. A BS/BA degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or another human services field is preferred. At least one year of experience working with seriously emotionally disturbed youth, preferably in a residential setting are required. Alternatively, an AS degree and at least two years of progressively more responsible experience with the same population are acceptable. The incumbent must know and be able to apply the agency?s trauma-informed treatment philosophy and be able to maintain certification in TCI, CPR, First Aid and DCF Medication Administration. A valid driver?s license and insurance coverage through the agency?s insurance carrier must be maintained. The ability to work with residents and other employees of diverse ethnic, educational, religious and economic backgrounds is requisite. The Children's Home of Cromwell, 60 Hicksville Road, Cromwell, CT 06416. Fax: Register to View or email Register to View visit us at www.childhome.org

Job Title: Counselor I (COPY) Company: Connecticut Counseling Centers Location: Danbury, CT Description: Non-profit behavioral healthcare clinic in Danbury has opening for f/t counselor to provide direct services to recovering adults in outpatient substance abuse program. Master’s degree pref., Cert or Lic a plus. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus. Pleasant work env., competitive salary & immed. benefits. AA/EOE. Fax resumes to: Human Resources Register to View or Email: Register to View

Job Title: Residential Aides/Counselors Company: Delta T Group Location: Bridgeport, CT Description: Behavioral Healthcare ProfessionalsNeed flexibility? Want to work when it’s convenient for you?Call Delta-T Group and Take Control of your Career Today!Delta –T Group is a highly Specialized Referral Service that provides the temporary placement of Behavioral, Mental Health, Social Service, Education, Nursing and Psychiatric professionals in various facilities. Delta-T can locate the opportunity you desire, helping to fulfill your professional aspirations!Working through Delta-T, you are a self-employed independent contractor in control of your career. As your own boss, you can choose to work part-time or full-time, days, evenings, weekdays or weekends. Put Delta-T to work for you!!Experience the benefits of registering with Delta-T today:-No placement fees-No Commitment to sign-up-Competitive Compensation-Increase or decrease your schedule as needed-Placements within a diverse network of client facilities.-Work with our caring staff to expand your “Professional Profile”Residential Aides/Counselors WantedDelta-T Group is seeking human service professionals with 1 year or more experience in the field who are pursuing FULL-TIME assignments at residential facilities/group homes throughout CT. We are looking to grow our pool specifically in the Bridgeport, Willimantic, Danielson, and New London areas. Experience working with Adult population with MR/DD and hands-on experience strongly preferred. Must have current Physical and PPD and be CPR and First Aid certified before working first shift. Med-cert. a plus. Some training available. Please call today!! Tania O'Brien, Staffing CoordinatorToll-Free: Register to View APPLY ONLINE!! Register to View www.delta-tgroup.com 'Committed to the Caring Professionals'

Job Title: Counselor/Advocate Company: Domestic Violence Crisis Center Location: Stamford, CT Description: Counselor /Advocate The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC), a comprehensive provider of domestic violence services is seeking to add a full-time or part-time counselor/advocate to its programs across mid-Fairfield County. Focus is in the area of supportive counseling along with client and systems advocacy. Will train and certify. Flexible hours possible with some evening hours required. Valid license and automobile required. Salary: competitive, plus benefits. Email resume to Register to View